Kelly Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates SWANKSHACK, LLC, an online sales business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Esai Ferguson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, T. Rowe Price, and Raymond James Financial Services. Additionally, he serves as an instructor at FGCU Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Jeffrey Malavsky is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Myers, Florida, holding a Series 63 license and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Malavsky is involved with several wrestling organizations, serving as a board member and fundraising director for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Florida Chapter and acting as a liaison between the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. He also participates on the stewardship and finance committee of CityGate Ministries. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis from its Investment Strategy Group.

Tina Richards is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked as a self-employed bookkeeper for 12 years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Schutz is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and has been with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1986. He serves as a board member on the Investment/Finance Committee of the University of Southern Indiana Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Danielle Lucht is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Co, and Alliance Financing Group. She is also the owner of The Girls Who Vacation Properly LLC, a business related to real estate. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

Karon Rathgeber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Rathgeber also serves as a power of attorney for his spouse, dedicating a small amount of time monthly to this responsibility. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked within various branches of JPMorgan since 2012, including his current role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Douglas Morey is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Investacorp Advisory Services and MTI Financial Advisors, and more recent roles at Securities America Advisors and OSAIC. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for life, health, and disability coverage. Cetera Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Todd Adams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL since 1990 and previously was associated with Mills-Price & Associates, Inc. from 1990 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Brock Eckman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and GT Financial Advisors. Eckman serves as operations manager at GT Financial Advisors, focusing on client service and administrative support. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports a wide range of investment products and third-party managed account solutions.

Peter Nguyen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2010. Peter is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management alongside brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s integrated structure supports a large client base with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments.

Erik Heben is a CFP® professional at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 19 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is a managing partner at Private Wealth Consultants, a practice associated with Raymond James that focuses on investment and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Melissa Daugherty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at UBS since 2017, previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2015 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Stephen Nappo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Sunbridge Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Queen City Manufacturing Inc., a business unrelated to investing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from multiple sources and various portfolio management tools.

Juan Garcia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005 and also has ongoing involvement in the restaurant business with Canyon Cafe Restaurant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Chlumsky is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, having worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Harborage Homeowner's Association in Fort Myers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Jane Passy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jane earned her Bachelor's Degree from New York University. Her role involves providing clients with guidance on investment strategies and wealth management.

Brendan O'Connor is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer various insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party services to provide integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and wealth management solutions.

Mark Justice is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has also operated Justice Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Justice serves as church elder at Open Door Ministries, a religious organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a range of portfolio management strategies.